Question 1

Vitamin A supplements are needed by

Accepted Answer

A)  pregnant women. 
B)  people with severe fat malabsorption. 
C)  anyone trying to fend off a winter cold. 
D)  All of these choices are correct. 
A)  pregnant women. 
B)  people with severe fat malabsorption. 
C)  anyone trying to fend off a winter cold. 
D)  All of these choices are correct.

Question 2

Which of the following serves as an antioxidant in cell membranes, protecting them and DNA inside cells, from damage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin K 
B)  Vitamin D 
C)  Niacin 
D)  Vitamin E 
A)  Vitamin K 
B)  Vitamin D 
C)  Niacin 
D)  Vitamin E

Question 3

Vitamin content of fruits and vegetables is preserved by all of the following methods EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  storing fruits and vegetables in moisture-proof, airtight containers. 
B)  storing fruits and vegetables in a cool place, such as the crisper drawer of the refrigerator. 
C)  using cooking methods such as steaming, stir-frying, or microwaving. 
D)  trimming and peeling fruits and vegetables soon after purchase. 
A)  storing fruits and vegetables in moisture-proof, airtight containers. 
B)  storing fruits and vegetables in a cool place, such as the crisper drawer of the refrigerator. 
C)  using cooking methods such as steaming, stir-frying, or microwaving. 
D)  trimming and peeling fruits and vegetables soon after purchase.

Question 4

Symptoms of ______ deficiency include glossitis, dermatitis, cheilosis, eye disorders, sun sensitivity, and confusion.

Accepted Answer

A)  thiamin 
B)  niacin 
C)  riboflavin 
D)  folate 
A)  thiamin 
B)  niacin 
C)  riboflavin 
D)  folate

Question 5

The foods that provide the largest source of riboflavin in the American diet are

Accepted Answer

A)  meats. 
B)  whole grain cereals. 
C)  milk and dairy products. 
D)  dark green leafy vegetables. 
A)  meats. 
B)  whole grain cereals. 
C)  milk and dairy products. 
D)  dark green leafy vegetables.

Question 6

Most vitamin A is stored in the

Accepted Answer

A)  kidneys. 
B)  small intestine. 
C)  liver. 
D)  adipose tissue. 
A)  kidneys. 
B)  small intestine. 
C)  liver. 
D)  adipose tissue.

Question 7

Exceeding the UL for folate

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A)  is a common result of a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. 
B)  can cause a vitamin B-12 deficiency. 
C)  can mask a vitamin B-12 deficiency. 
D)  cannot occur with synthetic forms of the vitamin. 
A)  is a common result of a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. 
B)  can cause a vitamin B-12 deficiency. 
C)  can mask a vitamin B-12 deficiency. 
D)  cannot occur with synthetic forms of the vitamin.

Question 8

Vitamin E functions as

Accepted Answer

A)  a coenzyme. 
B)  an antioxidant. 
C)  a hormone. 
D)  an enzyme. 
A)  a coenzyme. 
B)  an antioxidant. 
C)  a hormone. 
D)  an enzyme.

Question 9

In general, excess amounts of water-soluble vitamins are excreted via the

Accepted Answer

A)  kidneys. 
B)  intestine. 
C)  lungs. 
D)  liver. 
A)  kidneys. 
B)  intestine. 
C)  lungs. 
D)  liver.

Question 10

A pantothenic acid deficiency

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A)  is very unlikely because of its widespread availability. 
B)  is very likely. 
C)  occurs commonly in children. 
D)  occurs commonly in the elderly. 
A)  is very unlikely because of its widespread availability. 
B)  is very likely. 
C)  occurs commonly in children. 
D)  occurs commonly in the elderly.

Question 11

Excessive use of antibiotics can negatively impact bone health through its effects on

Accepted Answer

A)  calcium absorption. 
B)  vitamin D synthesis. 
C)  vitamin K synthesis. 
D)  phosphorus excretion. 
A)  calcium absorption. 
B)  vitamin D synthesis. 
C)  vitamin K synthesis. 
D)  phosphorus excretion.

Question 12

The childhood deficiency disease for vitamin D is called _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  osteopenia 
B)  osteomalacia 
C)  rickets 
D)  osteoporosis 
A)  osteopenia 
B)  osteomalacia 
C)  rickets 
D)  osteoporosis

Question 13

Which of the following is true about the absorption, transport, and storage of fat-soluble vitamins?

Accepted Answer

A)  They enter the bloodstream directly from the small intestine. 
B)  Fat in the digestive contents is not important for their absorption. 
C)  They are not stored to any great extent. 
D)  They are stored in the liver and fatty tissue. 
A)  They enter the bloodstream directly from the small intestine. 
B)  Fat in the digestive contents is not important for their absorption. 
C)  They are not stored to any great extent. 
D)  They are stored in the liver and fatty tissue.

Question 14

Megadoses of _______________ may be used to lower cholesterol, but they can cause flushing of the skin.

Accepted Answer

A)  pyridoxine 
B)  nicotinic acid 
C)  riboflavin 
D)  pantothenic acid 
A)  pyridoxine 
B)  nicotinic acid 
C)  riboflavin 
D)  pantothenic acid

Question 15

Which of the following vitamins serves as an antioxidant in cell membranes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin K 
B)  Vitamin D 
C)  Niacin 
D)  Vitamin E 
A)  Vitamin K 
B)  Vitamin D 
C)  Niacin 
D)  Vitamin E

Question 16

The nutrient that prevents beriberi is

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin B-12. 
B)  niacin. 
C)  riboflavin. 
D)  thiamin. 
A)  vitamin B-12. 
B)  niacin. 
C)  riboflavin. 
D)  thiamin.

Question 17

______ are mostly stored in the liver and adipose tissue.

Accepted Answer

A)  B-vitamins 
B)  Fat-soluble vitamins 
C)  Water-soluble vitamins 
D)  Vitamin C 
A)  B-vitamins 
B)  Fat-soluble vitamins 
C)  Water-soluble vitamins 
D)  Vitamin C

Question 18

Vitamin B-12 is supplied almost entirely by

Accepted Answer

A)  animal products. 
B)  vegetables and fruits. 
C)  whole grain cereals and legumes. 
D)  human intestinal bacteria. 
A)  animal products. 
B)  vegetables and fruits. 
C)  whole grain cereals and legumes. 
D)  human intestinal bacteria.

Question 19

Enrichment of grains was started in the 1930s. Enrichment was expanded to include in 1998.

Accepted Answer

A)  niacin 
B)  thiamin 
C)  iron 
D)  folic acid 
A)  niacin 
B)  thiamin 
C)  iron 
D)  folic acid

Question 20

Which of the following is an antioxidant?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin C 
B)  Vitamin B-6 
C)  Biotin 
D)  Niacin 
A)  Vitamin C 
B)  Vitamin B-6 
C)  Biotin 
D)  Niacin

Vitamin A supplements are needed by

Which of the following serves as an antioxidant in cell membranes, protecting them and DNA inside cells, from damage?

Vitamin content of fruits and vegetables is preserved by all of the following methods EXCEPT

Symptoms of ______ deficiency include glossitis, dermatitis, cheilosis, eye disorders, sun sensitivity, and confusion.

The foods that provide the largest source of riboflavin in the American diet are

Most vitamin A is stored in the

Exceeding the UL for folate

Vitamin E functions as

In general, excess amounts of water-soluble vitamins are excreted via the

A pantothenic acid deficiency

Excessive use of antibiotics can negatively impact bone health through its effects on

The childhood deficiency disease for vitamin D is called _______________.

Which of the following is true about the absorption, transport, and storage of fat-soluble vitamins?

Megadoses of _______________ may be used to lower cholesterol, but they can cause flushing of the skin.

Which of the following vitamins serves as an antioxidant in cell membranes?

The nutrient that prevents beriberi is

______ are mostly stored in the liver and adipose tissue.

Vitamin B-12 is supplied almost entirely by

Enrichment of grains was started in the 1930s. Enrichment was expanded to include in 1998.

Which of the following is an antioxidant?

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Exam 8: Vitamins

Vitamin A supplements are needed by

Which of the following serves as an antioxidant in cell membranes, protecting them and DNA inside cells, from damage?

Vitamin content of fruits and vegetables is preserved by all of the following methods EXCEPT

Symptoms of ______ deficiency include glossitis, dermatitis, cheilosis, eye disorders, sun sensitivity, and confusion.

The foods that provide the largest source of riboflavin in the American diet are

Most vitamin A is stored in the

Exceeding the UL for folate

Vitamin E functions as

In general, excess amounts of water-soluble vitamins are excreted via the

A pantothenic acid deficiency

Excessive use of antibiotics can negatively impact bone health through its effects on

The childhood deficiency disease for vitamin D is called _______________.

Which of the following is true about the absorption, transport, and storage of fat-soluble vitamins?

Megadoses of _______________ may be used to lower cholesterol, but they can cause flushing of the skin.

Which of the following vitamins serves as an antioxidant in cell membranes?

The nutrient that prevents beriberi is

______ are mostly stored in the liver and adipose tissue.

Vitamin B-12 is supplied almost entirely by

Enrichment of grains was started in the 1930s. Enrichment was expanded to include in 1998.

Which of the following is an antioxidant?

Nutrition, Food Choices, and Health

Guidelines for Designing a Healthy Diet

The Human Body: a Nutrition Perspective

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Energy Balance and Weight Control

Water and Minerals

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Eating Disorders

Undernutrition Throughout the World

Safety of Our Food Supply

Nutrition During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

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Nutrition During Adulthood

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